UN Resolution on Ceasefire in Gaza
The UN Security Council passed a resolution demanding a ceasefire in Gaza with a rare US abstention, angering Israel and leading to the cancellation of high-level talks in Washington.
Key Points
- First time Security Council demanded a ceasefire in Gaza
- US supports ceasefire and hostage release objectives
- Urgent call to press Hamas to agree to a deal
- Israel furious over US abstention and cancellation of talks on military operation in Rafah
Pros
- UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Gaza for the final two weeks of Ramadan
- US abstention allowed the resolution to be approved
Cons
- Israel angered by US abstention and canceled delegation to Washington
- Israel sees the ceasefire demand as undermining hostage talks